At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Organization Overview:

For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include learning, understanding, troubleshooting and modifying process automation for vertical lift machines, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor controls, package sorting systems, building management system, and access control software.  

Manage software updates and computer system validation activities. 

Regulatory Compliance:  Partner with Quality Assurance to assure that all automation systems meet corporate standards, including, but not limited to: version management, commissioning, qualification, validation, change management, and system maintenance. 

Capital Project Management:  Manage process automation and process engineering aspects of capital projects.  Includes identifying user requirements, executing C&Q activities and process automation testing. 

Equipment/Facilities Support:  Support maintenance and operations (on assigned equipment set) to ensure all building systems and equipment meet current and future customer and regulatory requirements.  Act as the Responsible Engineer (or backup) for North American Logistics Operations facilities as defined in engineering standards and local SOP’s. 

Safety:  Model safe behaviors within daily work. Provide support to the operational areas to address any safety concerns.  Execute projects and activities according to HSE requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

BS Engineering or applicable work experience. 

2+ years of work experience with automation systems including Rockwell and/or Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers, Metasys Building Management System (BMS), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).

Additional Skills / Preferences:

Technical knowledge and work experience with Warehouse Management Systems, Goods to Person Systems, ASRS Control Systems, Automated Guided Vehicles, and Palletizing Robots.

Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical schematics.

Working knowledge of cGMP’s and Automation Lifecycle Management.

Strong verbal and written communications skills.  This role must effectively communicate with IT, Management, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, and outside regulatory inspectors. Must provide regular updates, conduct meetings, and produce presentations. 

Strong self-management and organizational skills to effectively manage projects. 

Experience with commissioning, qualification and computer system validation requirements. Experience with CAPA (Trackwise) system.

Education/Experience to allow designation as Responsible Engineer for process automation systems and process equipment.

Familiarity with Johnson Controls Metasys building management system or other building automation system(s).

Capital project management experience.

Experience with security systems.

Experience with computerized maintenance management system (GMARS)

Additional Information:

Engineer will be provided a cell phone and is expected to provide off-hours support for critical equipment issues or special projects.

Occasional travel to Enfield, CT is required (normally 5 - 15%)

Requires occasional off-hours support for equipment operating 24/7.

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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